25th First Night Missoula Celebration Coming on New Years Eve

December 31 will commemorate the 25th annual First Night Missoula celebration presented by Arts Missoula.

Executive Director Tom Benson said with the 25th anniversary of First Night, there will be a reduced price for admission buttons.

“All you need is a button, which costs $10 this year because we’re rolling back prices to celebrate 25 years,” said Benson. “Some of First Night is a formula, but we do have new events every year. We’ll have a comedy night this year, we’ll have the UM Circus Club and we’ll have an Indie Rock band showcase out at Free Cycle.”

For those who enjoy the traditional parts of First Night, Benson said they won’t be disappointed.

“If you want to dance to the Ed Norton Big Band or to the Drum Brothers, who are also celebrating their 25th anniversary, since they have been with us from the beginning, and the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band will perform, as well,” he said.

Venues for First Night Missoula are throughout the city and buttons are available at over 20 locations throughout Missoula.